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Public primary school
St. James RC Primary School
Kalk Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
St. James RC Primary School is a public primary school in Kalk Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 262 learners and 9 educators, about 29.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 262 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 29.1 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 280 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 104316466 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 Barton Road Kalk Bay 7975 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 2 Barton Road Kalk Bay Unknown 7975 |
| Suburb / area | Kalk Bay |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100064 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about St. James RC Primary School
Is St. James RC Primary School a public or private school?
St. James RC Primary School is a public primary school.
Does St. James RC Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at St. James RC Primary School?
262 learners and 9 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 280 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St. James RC Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 104316466.
Where is St. James RC Primary School?
2 Barton Road Kalk Bay 7975. It is in Kalk Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 021 788 7064.
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